Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: Vendo Guy on May 07, 2007, 09:55:20 am
I found a guy in the midwest selling these two chest coolers. Can you help identify?? Cavalier CI-6 and CI-10??
He wants $200.00 ea...says they are complete, no bad rust, but not sure if they cool.
- Vendo Guy
He wants $200.00 ea...says they are complete, no bad rust, but not sure if they cool.
- Vendo Guy
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: Eric on May 07, 2007, 11:35:50 am
smaller one is missing the cap catcher.. don't know if they repro it....
Westinghouse bow out chest 6 case verticle?... not sure what it's called...
Not a bad cooler $200 seems far though again would need the cap catcher...
would be great for a patio by the grill....
Check them out in person.... good luck
the other too big for my taste.. lids would swap out so be sure to get the
best set of lids if you bought the smaller one.
Westinghouse bow out chest 6 case verticle?... not sure what it's called...
Not a bad cooler $200 seems far though again would need the cap catcher...
would be great for a patio by the grill....
Check them out in person.... good luck
the other too big for my taste.. lids would swap out so be sure to get the
best set of lids if you bought the smaller one.
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: collecture on May 07, 2007, 12:37:47 pm
Fun-Tronics sells repro cap drawers.
Several different kinds though - you have to measure the width and height of the recessed area.
6 1/2" x 6" or 6 1/2" x 7" or 6 7/8" x 6 7/8"
Several different kinds though - you have to measure the width and height of the recessed area.
6 1/2" x 6" or 6 1/2" x 7" or 6 7/8" x 6 7/8"
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: SIGNGUY on May 07, 2007, 03:05:02 pm
Not bad for 200 each if you like them and have room for them... They typically are not too desirable I've found, as they do take up room, but as Eric said, they make great backyard coolers for the porch or deck!
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: MoonDawg on May 07, 2007, 04:54:39 pm
The lids on the double cooler are each narrower than the set
on the smaller cooler.
These are the most commnly found coolers so their demand
is low, so value stays low. Painting is not easy because of all the
embossed letters.
Many newbies tackle these, quickly realizing they have sunk
more money into them, then they could ever expect to get if they
sold it. These are the same people who get frustrated and never
buy another soda machine again.
I say pass on these and let him sell them to a beginner!
on the smaller cooler.
These are the most commnly found coolers so their demand
is low, so value stays low. Painting is not easy because of all the
embossed letters.
Many newbies tackle these, quickly realizing they have sunk
more money into them, then they could ever expect to get if they
sold it. These are the same people who get frustrated and never
buy another soda machine again.
I say pass on these and let him sell them to a beginner!
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: Jim on May 07, 2007, 06:43:17 pm
Glen covered the subject accurately!
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: johnieG on May 07, 2007, 07:49:48 pm
The chest coolers are at a price to be sure , but I agree , if you'd like one for a stater project, they're fun, until you come to realize you have to paint the embossing!
if you're buying one for a personal project, I'd stick with a dry chest (air cooled) although the wet coolers are pretty flashy looking, they do require bi-weekly maintance to maintain the waterbath ( keeping it clean).
but as an investment/resale they're a low margin item.
if you're buying one for a personal project, I'd stick with a dry chest (air cooled) although the wet coolers are pretty flashy looking, they do require bi-weekly maintance to maintain the waterbath ( keeping it clean).
but as an investment/resale they're a low margin item.
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: sodaworks on May 07, 2007, 09:52:30 pm
I also agree with Glen.
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: Bob K on May 08, 2007, 06:34:39 am
If it's a first project for someone, FunTronics may sell the mylar decals for the embossing. I know they sell them for some coolers.
Just to save the expense and hassle of getting the lettering hand painted.
Bob
Just to save the expense and hassle of getting the lettering hand painted.
Bob
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: globalcompressors on May 08, 2007, 09:20:30 pm
They are a lot of work but are worth it if you can hang with the project and get it finished.
Glen brings a good point, if you're going for resale, but if you like the box and plan on keeping it, it's worth what you are willing to put into it. These machines are large and the nice thing about them, you can put anything in them and use it as a refrigerator!
I sell a new, replacement, air cooled unit for the "wet" boxes. Not too many folks like the idea of 50 gallons of water in their homes that could leak.
Eric
Glen brings a good point, if you're going for resale, but if you like the box and plan on keeping it, it's worth what you are willing to put into it. These machines are large and the nice thing about them, you can put anything in them and use it as a refrigerator!
I sell a new, replacement, air cooled unit for the "wet" boxes. Not too many folks like the idea of 50 gallons of water in their homes that could leak.
Eric
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: sodaworks on May 09, 2007, 10:29:48 am
(globalcompressors @ May 08 2007,7:20)
QUOTE
Not too many folks like the idea of 50 gallons of water in their homes that could leak.
Eric,
I never really thought of it that way. Holy crap that would be a huge mess to clean up.
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: globalcompressors on May 09, 2007, 09:38:13 pm
Even more so, if it's upstairs in a gameroom!
OH S#%T !!!
Eric
OH S#%T !!!
Eric
Title: LOOK WHAT I FOUND
Post by: rogerz on May 13, 2007, 09:34:13 pm
(johnieG @ May 07 2007,5:49)
QUOTE
I'd stick with a dry chest (air cooled) although the wet coolers are pretty flashy looking, they do require bi-weekly maintance to maintain the waterbath ( keeping it clean).
I like wet coolers alot. I like pulling drinks out of really cold icy water. Especially after they've been there for days.
But what kind of maintanance do they take?
How often?
I wanted to find a WE 3 for my house but might have to rethink that program.
rz